Duke LGBT Network • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • LinkedIn • The Duke LGBT Network is an organization dedicated to serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community of the University. Our goal is to stay connected to Duke and to each other and our allies through professional networking.

NC State GLBT Center • NCSU Campus Box 7295, Raleigh NC 27695 • 919-513-9742 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • The mission of the NC State GLBT Center is to engage, develop, and empower members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities and their allies at North Carolina State University.

Zoe Voigt - Writing tutor • Durham NC • [email protected] • LinkedIn • Tutoring for students who want to improve their writing, or who want support for writing college application essays.

Addiction Recovery

Addiction Recovery

Al-Anon • Eno River Unitarian Church. 4907 Garrett Road, Durham NC 277707 • 919-489-2575 • This is an Al-Anon meeting on Friday evenings at 6:30 for LGBTQ people whose lives are adversely affected by friends or family members who have a problem with alcohol.

Crystal Meth Anonymous: D-Icers • 1201 N Roxboro St, Durham NC 27701 • [email protected] • Website • Crystal Meth Anonymous is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they can help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth.

Crystal Meth Anonymous: Pipe Down • 725 N Boylan Ave, Raleigh NC 27605 • [email protected] • Website • Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. Fridays 7:00 pm

LaVare's House of Durham • 2544 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham NC 27707 • 919-627-0471 • [email protected] • Website • Lavare's House is an LGBT sober living house that offers offers a structured and nurturing environment for people who want a new life free of addiction.

North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition • 336-543-8050 • [email protected] • Website • Harm reduction resources, including free overdose prevention training/naloxone access. Everyone welcome and treated with respect, including people who are actively using drugs, people who do sex work, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

The Carrack • 111 West Parrish Street, Durham NC 27701 • 919-294-8605 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • The Carrack's mission is to empower local artists to forge productive cultural and socio-economic ties with their community through professional exhibit and performance opportunities in a space that is not commercially driven.

Common Woman Chorus • PO Box 51631, Durham, NC 27717 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • We're a progressive voice and vibrant musical community based in the Triangle area of NC. Since 1983, we have have provided musical productions that highlight the diversity and strength of our everyday lives and experiences.

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University • 2001 Campus Drive, Durham NC 27705 • 919-684-5135 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University promotes engagement with the visual arts among a broad community including Duke students, faculty, and staff, the greater Durham community, the Triangle region, and the national and international art community.

LGBT Center of Raleigh • 324 South Harrington Street • 919-832-4484 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • To strengthen individual and community development through social and educational activities; to facilitate the incubation of supportive services and groups; and to identify needs and advocate for resources benefiting the diverse LGBT population.

Orange County Rape Crisis Center • 1506 East Franklin St Suite 302, Chapel Hill NC 27514 • 919-967-7273 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • The Orange County Rape Crisis Center offers survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones support through a 24/7 Help Line, referrals, accompaniment and support groups. The OCRCC also offers a support group for LGBTQ-identified survivors.

PFLAG Triangle • 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh NC 27607 • 919-354-2999 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • PFLAG Triangle is a volunteer organization made up of parents, family, friends, allies and lgbt individuals working together to provide support, advocacy and education for the lgbt community and public. Monthly support meetings in Raleigh and Durham

Elmo's Diner-Durham • 776 Ninth Street, Durham NC 27705 • 919-416-3823 • Website • Elmo's Diner is a locally owned and run family diner serving the entire Durham community. We serve breakfast all day, lots of great salads and sandwiches, and "square meals" with meats and veggies! Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. A local favorite!

The Federal • 914 W Main Street, Durham NC • 919-680-8611 • Website • Facebook • Twitter • The Federal first opened in March 2004, after three guys got together and saw a need for a solid neighborhood bar that celebrated Durham. But not just any neighborhood bar, one that served simple but fantastic food, that would exceed expectations.

Moshi Moshi Means Hello • 416 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill NC • 919-933-1272 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • At Moshi Moshi, we strive to create great hair tailored to the individual and keep a community driven environment that is unpretentious and honest! We also have a full time esthetician on staff for all skincare and waxing needs.

Moshi Moshi Means Hello • 807 E. Main St, Durham NC • 919-564-1272 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • At Moshi Moshi, we strive to create great hair tailored to the individual and keep a community driven environment that is unpretentious and honest! Visit Moshi Moshi in Durham located in the Golden Belt complex. We also offer waxing services!

Trevor Project Lifeline • 866-488-7386 • Website • For LGBTQ youth (ages 24 and younger) contemplating suicide... Need a safe, non-judgmental place to talk? Call the Trevor Lifeline - it's free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also ask for help on TrevorChat or TrevorText.

Wrenn House / Haven House Crisis Line • 919-832-7866 • Website • Wrenn House is the only homeless, runaway, crisis intervention program & 24 hour shelter for youth in the Triangle. They provide a safe, legal & responsible environment for youth who run away, who are homeless, or are otherwise in a crisis situation.

Synergy Benefit Advisors Inc. • PO Box 386, Willow Spring NC 27592 • 919-510-5980 • [email protected] • Website • Local insurance agency with agents statewide able to help navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace and help determine if you qualify for insurance subsidies. We work with all the major insurance carriers in the state on and off the Marketplace.

ACLU of North Carolina • PO Box 28004, Raleigh NC 27611 • 919-834-3466 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • The ACLU of North Carolina is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to preserving the guarantees on individual liberty found in the Bill of Rights and the Federal/State Constitution through education and legal advocacy.

Quitline NC • 800-784-8669 • Website • We provide free counseling by telephone to help you become tobacco free. Free nicotine patches are provided for uninsured folks and people with Medicaid. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get connected with a certified Quit Coach.

Jack McKinney, Ph.D. • TPC: Integrative Psychotherapy and Pastoral Counseling, 312 W Millbrook Road Suite 109, Raleigh NC 27609 • 919-845-9977 • [email protected] • Website • Twitter • I work with LGBT individuals and couples. As a pastoral counselor, I see many LBGTQ clients who are struggling with the religious and family dynamics of living out of the closet. I have substantial experience with transgender clients.

Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW • 5417 S Miami Blvd, Durham NC 27703 • 919-807-1454 • [email protected] • Website • I have been an out member of the LGBT community for over 30 years & devoted my career to serving my community. I'm here for teens, adults, parents, families & couples. I offer more than just an affirming approach. So call now to see how I can help.

Kristin B. Webb, PsyD (Kristi) • 104 S. Estes Drive Suite 206, Chapel Hill NC 27514 • 919-225-1569 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • LinkedIn • My passion is for individual therapy with adults. People come to work with me on depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Sometimes they have thoughts of suicide or have been hurting themselves. I have expertise in each of these areas.

Julie Russ • Homeside Financial, 7072 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC 27707 • 919-605-0089 • [email protected] • Website • I provide consultative mortgage services to my clients and help navigate them through the process of buying or refinancing a home. With access to a large array of products and grant funds I can help find the right solution for most individuals.

Robert Joines • 4700 Homewood Ct Suite 200, Raleigh NC • 828-280-7235 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • Happy to help you in any way we can for all of your real estate needs. New to the Triangle? Then look no further. My team will work tirelessly to make sure you find suitable housing and a great environment to grow in your new home!

Debbey Wade Schaffner • Website • I am part of an open amazing team helping clients buy homes all over the triangle 22 years in real estate. I represent both buyers and sellers. I am here for you call me! Let Our "Dream Team" Work For You!

Binkley Baptist Church • 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill NC 27514 • 919-942-4964 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Binkley Baptist Church is a community of faith on a journey that calls for questioning, humility and conviction. As followers of Jesus, we embrace spiritual growth, mutual care and service, assured that as we serve our neighbors, we also serve God.

Calvary United Methodist Church • 304 E Trinity Ave, Durham NC • 919-688-7138 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Calvary UMC was the first Reconciling Congregation in the Carolinas. We've been called to blaze a pathway to grace, to offer God's love to all, and to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Join us on Sundays - Morning Prayer: 10:30am Worship: 11:00am

Emmaus Way • 916 Lamond Ave, Durham NC 27701 • Website • Facebook • Emmaus Way is a missional, hospitable, open, affirming, and theologically diverse community. We are captivated by the Gospel and rooted in the Open Table. We welcome all.

The Episcopal Church of the Advocate • 8410 Merin Road, Chapel Hill NC 27516 • 919-219-4437 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • At the Episcopal Church of the Advocate, tradition, liturgy and reason meet compassion, justice and transformation. We welcome people from every kind of household, at every stage of life and faith and doubt.

Pilgrim United Church of Christ • 3011 Academy Rd, Durham NC 27707 • 919-489-1381 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • We are an Open & Affirming church welcoming ALL regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, social or economic status, physical or mental abilities. Join us in community ministry & in worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30.

Saint Joseph's Episcopal Church • 1902 West Main Street, Durham NC 27705 • 919-286-1064 • [email protected] • Website • Our church is a place of warm hospitality to all.

St. Philip's Episcopal Church • 403 E. Main St., Durham NC 27701 • 919-682-5708 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Sharing the love of Christ with Durham and the world through worship and service, we welcome individuals of every race, nationality, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, and economic circumstance to participate fully in the life of the Church.

Triangle Insight Meditation Community • Episcopal Center at Duke, 505 Alexander Ave, Durham NC 27705 • 919-383-0179 • [email protected] • Website • Our mission is to support the practice of insight meditation and the teachings of the Buddha. Our goal is to reduce suffering end all discrimination based on race, religion, socio-economic status, gender, disability, and sexual orientation.

Umstead Park UCC • 8208 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh NC 27617 • 919-844-6661 • [email protected] • Website • A Thoughtful and Progressive Community of Faith. An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ.

United Church of Chapel Hill (UCC) • 1321 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill NC 27514 • 919-942-3540 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • United Church of Chapel Hill is an Open & Affirming, justice seeking, progressive congregation of the United Church of Christ with full programs for children, youth and adults. Sunday worship is at 8:45, 11:00 and 11:15 (in Spanish).

Unity Center of Peace • 8800 Seawell School Rd., Chapel Hill • 919-968-1854 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Unity Center of Peace is a positive path for spiritual living. We are a loving, empowering and inclusive spiritual community, that is part of the New Thought movement and envision the Divine Light Awakening in all!

Flowers by Gary • 4914 N Roxboro Street, Durham NC 27704 • 919-471-1566 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Offering custom, one of a kind designed arrangements and events, backed by exemplary customer service that is friendly and prompt, Gary & Michael Corsi-OConnor have made a name for themselves as one of Durham's top retail/wedding florists.

Bull City LGBTQ Professionals • [email protected] • Bull City LGBTQ professionals is a social group designed for networking and mingling that meets bi-monthly in the downtown Durham area. Locations vary each time. It is a friendly, welcoming group and average attendance ranges from 30-90.

Geeks & Gaymers of North Carolina • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Geek Club located in the Raleigh/Durham, NC Metropolitan Area for members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community and their allies.

Kappa Xi Omega • 951-109-5152 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Kappa Xi Omega Sorority Inc is defined as a sorority for the professional and cultured lesbian woman and her members adhere to that definition in all aspects. In keeping with this, Kappa Xi Omega strongly adheres to the policy of unity within the LGBT Gre

LGBTriangle • Website • A social community and news aggregate for local LGBTQ folks. Please drop by and check us out!

Rainbow Gathering • St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 221 Union Street, Cary NC 27511 • 919-348-9599 • [email protected] • Rainbow Gathering is a group for LGBTQ individuals and our allies. Our goal is to provide a safe zone where we can celebrate and affirm our identities and fellowship with each other. We meet every 3rd Friday of the month at 7:00pm

Raleigh Area Gay Families/Triangle Families • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • This group was created to facilitate communication and foster community among gay parents and their allies in the Triangle region of North Carolina (Chapel Hill/Durham/Raleigh).

Raleigh Business and Professional Network (RBPN) • PO Box 18844, Raleigh NC 27619 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • A non-profit networking organization for LGBTQ professionals and Allies in the Raleigh NC area. To establish and nurture a network of business and professional resources; encourage fellowship and support & be positive role models.

The Society of Femmes, Inc • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • We are a Society for women 25 and older who are looking to enjoy life by building lifelong bonds with others like ourselves. Our members are self-identified as feminine lesbian or feminine bisexual women who are into building strong families.

Triangle Area Gay Scientists (TAGS) • PO Box 1137, Chapel Hill NC 27514 • 336-278-5250 • [email protected] • Website • Since 1977, TAGS members have gathered for a potluck on the 2nd Saturday of each month in our members' homes - in Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and elsewhere. TAGS' focus is science but all are welcome. Bring a dish and conversation to share.

TriangleRiders Motorcycle Group • [email protected] • Website • Gay and Lesbian motorcycle group. We meet the third Saturday each month for a group ride (usually March to Nov). The route varies and takes us to a location for lunch. All levels of riding ability welcome as well as all styles of bikes and riders.

Sports

Sports

Bull City Running Co. • Southpoint Crossing, 202 W NC Highway 54 Suite 201, Durham NC 27713 • 919-265-3904 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Bull City Running Co. is the premier technical running and walking store in the Durham area. We are dedicated to building a community of runners and walkers by creating a fun, informative, and inspiring place for people pursuing their fitness goals.

North Carolina Softball League • 1702 Hemlock Hill Drive, Durham NC 27703 • 919-561-3358 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • The North Carolina Softball League was organized in 2013 to promote a friendly, competitive and emotionally safe environment for LGBT in Raleigh and its surrounding areas to participate in the sport of softball.

Trans Discussion Group • Internationalist Books, 101 Lloyd Street, Carrboro • 919-370-0671 • [email protected] • Trans Discussion Group meets two Wednesdays a month at 8pm. The 1st Wed. of the month is open to anyone, and the 3rd Wed. is only for folks who identify as transgender/gender-nonconforming/genderqueer.

Rev. Bonnie J. Berger • Chapel Hill • 919-869-7425 • [email protected] • Website • I am an openly gay Interfaith Minister ready to assist you in creating the ceremony that speaks to your special love. Having officiated over 700 ceremonies--incl the very first same sex wedding in Washington, DC--it is my honor to be of service.

Brett Fox Photography • 106 N Driver St, Durham NC • 919-410-7277 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • We are Wedding and Portrait Photographers in Durham, NC. We are proud to serve the LGBTQ community and are thankful to live in a state that now recognizes the marriages of all persons. We are offering a 10% discount for any LGBTQ clients in 2015/16.

Chelsea Mehalek Photography • 105 Fidelity St, Carrboro NC 27510 • 919-698-0877 • [email protected] • Facebook • I am a freelance photographer out of Carrboro, NC. I am a local lesbian thats passion is to capture love! I love being able to capture moments that will last for a lifetime.

Purple Lens Photography • Raleigh NC • 413-342-9651 • [email protected] • Facebook • Purple Lens Photography was created from a vision my wife and I had after the birth of our son. We are proud to represent the LGBT community and provide an affordable way to capture the moments that matter. Ask us about how to get a free gift!

Ravinder Takrar • Cary NC • 919-523-4254 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Life is full of so many moments that all of us wish to cherish and I want to preserve your timeless memories for a lifetime with photography and Videography! Will feel privileged to capture your precious moments at ceremony.

Wellness

Wellness

1005 Wellness Center • 1005 Broad Street, Durham NC 27701 • Website • This center is comprised of healers of various gender & sexual identities, as well as racial identities who provide a number of wellness options in an LGBTQ affirming environment. They invite the community to bring all aspects of themselves into the space

Rebecca Manitsas, PhD, LMBT • 5501 Fortune's Ridge Drive Suite P, Durham NC 27713 • 919-824-6838 • [email protected] • Website • I have been a massage therapist in the Durham community for 12 years. I specialize in medical massage which helps people in pain from injury or disfunction relearn their balance in a safe environment.

Fr. Christopher Ross • 925 Alabama Avenue, Durham NC 27705 • 434-572-7436 • [email protected] • As an ordained Independent (non-Roman) Catholic priest, I work as a hospital chaplain and spiritual director. I am also a meditation teacher and certified Reiki Master. I welcome the opportunity to serve in any or all of these roles.

Skyclad Yoga of the Triangle • Website • Skyclad Yoga of the Triangle was established to provide a good space for men to practice naked yoga. We're looking to build community and peace among men. Guys from all walks of life are welcome. See Meetup link for information and sign-up.

Sojourn Life Coaching • 6320 Bradshaw Quarry Road, Efland NC 27243 • 919-619-2743 • [email protected] • Website • Mary is a Certified Presence-Based Life Coach, a Registered Polarity Therapist, and a life-long educator. Mary's private practice, Sojourn Life Coaching, includes working with young adults and adults on a variety of life, spiritual, and career issues.

Molly Sweetser • Durham NC • [email protected] • Molly Sweetser - Western and Energetic Herbalist: My work is rooted in a commitment to collective struggle and liberation, the transformative power of plants, the innate knowledge of the body, and the possibility for all of us to be our own healers.

Friendly, Loving Support • 1012 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC 27605 • 919-833-1117 • [email protected] • Website • Friendly, Loving Support (FLS) is a group for LGBTQIA youth with disabilities. We are fully accessible to any type of disability and meet twice a month the 2nd and 4th Wednesday (unless stated otherwise). Contact us for more info!

Queer Oriented Rap/Rock Day School • 1005 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705 • 503-680-0763 • [email protected] • Website • Facebook • This is a week-long overnight summer camp for queer/trans youth or youth of LGBTQ families, with special focus on youth in the South. Young people ages 12-17 form bands and write songs to perform at the end of the week. They also attend workshops on issue

Nathanson Adoption Services • 919-844-5212 • [email protected] • Website • We offer adoption consultation, referral, and homestudy services to the LGBTQ community. With social workers in Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and Wake Forest, we can work with folks in any NC location.

Queen Bee Party Rentals • 8913 NC Hwy 751, Durham,NC 27713 • 919-907-0233 • [email protected] • Website • We are a full service rental company. We have everything you need for any event. Tents, tables chairs, linens, dance floor, bounce houses, luxury restrooms. If you need it we have it or can get it!